Feature Film: Breakaway (2011)
Join other film lovers across Canada as they watch some great Canadian cinema. NCFD is always about celebrating our country’s magnificent cinematic legacy. This year it’s also about spreading hope and inspiration to help keep us all going. We’ve been through a lot together, so this April 21st, let’s step into the light and connect to our stories, our movies, and each other.
7pm Breakaway (2011; PG)
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Rajveer Singh (Virmani) is struggling to balance the wishes of his traditional Sikh family and his own true passion for hockey. Raj and his friends play only for fun, held back by the prejudice and mockery of other teams as their turban-clad crew steps onto the ice. Enter Coach Dan Winters (Lowe) and soon the Speedy Singhs are competing in a real tournament, while Raj is falling in love with the coach’s beautiful sister, Melissa (Belle).
A cross-cultural story of self-discovery, Breakaway is a heartwarming, action-filled comedy, bringing a dash of Bollywood to Canada’s favourite sport. With a hilarious supporting cast, Breakaway will have you cheering for its unlikely heroes.
Starring Vinay Virmani, Camilla Belle, Russell Peters
Languages: English, Punjabi
Watch the trailer